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21 listed worldwide, in date order.
This event brings together engineers actively building and coding AI projects to share their work in Barcelona. It is designed for technical participants who want to collaborate and showcase their AI developments. Attendees bring their laptops and engage directly with others working on similar challenges.
This workshop helps sustainability-focused startups identify and connect with their customers. It is designed for founders who want to refine their customer acquisition strategies. Participants will gain practical guidance on reaching the right market for their sustainable products or services.
This event is a weekly coworking and demo session for independent developers, makers, and bootstrap founders building their own SaaS, mobile, or web projects. Attendees work alongside peers to build, launch, and grow their independent startups in a highly technical, focused environment. It excludes freelancers working client jobs and those without active development projects.
This event gathers AI engineers actively building and coding AI projects to collaborate and showcase their work. It is aimed at technical participants who want to share and learn from peers in Barcelona. The in-person meetup fosters hands-on engagement among AI practitioners.
This event gathers people interested in artificial intelligence for an informal outdoor afternoon in Parque del Retiro, Madrid. It offers a chance to slow down and reflect on the rapid developments in AI. Attendees can connect and share perspectives in a relaxed, open-air setting.
This event is a weekly coworking and demo session for independent makers, developers, and bootstrap founders who are actively building their own SaaS, mobile, or web applications. It provides a focused, hands-on environment for technical founders to work alongside peers and share progress. Attendees must apply for access to maintain a productive and private setting.
This event provides a space for women in tech to explore and experiment with Claude, an AI tool. Participants can bring projects, ask questions, and engage in practical learning while enjoying coffee and conversation. It aims to support women in technology by fostering curiosity and collaboration.
This event gathers AI engineers who are actively building and coding AI projects to collaborate and share their work. Participants are encouraged to bring their laptops and showcase their projects. It is designed for engineers interested in technical, hands-on engagement with AI development.
🛑 PLEASE NOTE: This is a private, request-only event. Do not show up at the placeholder map location. ### What we do Welcome to Hackalona — a weekly co-working and demo session for independent makers, developers, bootstrappers, and digital entrepreneurs. We gather to work alongside like-minded peers - fellow developers and creators who are all building and launching their own independent projects. This isn't a passive networking event, not a marketing pitch, not a hackathon. ### Is this for you? ✅ This is a perfect match if: You are an indie hacker, developer, or bootstrap founder actively coding your own SaaS, mobile, or web apps. You are entirely focused on building, launching, and growing your own independent startup/product. ❌ This is NOT for you if: You plan to do only freelance client work or tasks for your primary day job during the session. You are not a coder/developer (we are a highly technical, hands-on building group). You don't have a specific project yet or haven't decided what you are working on. ### The Agenda 10:30 - 11:30 \- arrival 11:30 \- Intros \(a little about yourself \+ what you're working on\) 13:00 \- Lunch \(if you want\) 17:00 \- Demos \(share what you made today\) 18:00 \- Drinks / Events ### How to attend To keep our unique vibe and maintain a highly productive atmosphere for everyone, we don't publish the exact venue address here. 1. Go to our website: hackalona.com and apply to join our main Telegram group. 2. Once approved, you will receive the exact location and details in Telegram. Coworking space fee: The venue/coworking space where we meet charges a flat €10 day-pass fee for using their space, internet, and facilities. You will pay this directly to the venue.
After three successful cohorts, the Responsible Design for Change Fellowship is back, join as a Regenerative Leader to explore in a safe space. This Fellowship is for you if you want to: Take stock of how much entrenching yourself in the way corporations operate has impacted your career dreams and well-being. Get clarity on your next career step by connecting the dots between your personal and professional journey to figure out the type of leader you want to become. Start steering your organisation towards responsible practices by strengthening your ability to push back when business goals are the only consideration of success. Connect with a network of people who understand your curiosity for applying responsible practices throughout your life, in your pursuit of becoming a good ancestor. What is the Responsible Design for Change Fellowship? It's an unlearning and learning experience like no other, created to provide you with a safe space to explore how to transform your design, research and leadership practices. It is also an invitation to be part of a community interested in figuring out how we create a world that takes into account the complexity of the systems we design within, the redistribution of power, and how we can shift our practices to take into account the next seven generations in our decision-making. Structure & Time commitment Phase 1: Responsible Design Training (5 Weeks) You’ll begin the unlearn with 5 weeks of self-paced, on-demand modules focused on the foundations of responsible design. Each week concludes with a 1.5-hour group coaching session with Cecilia, your Responsible Design Coach, to help solidify your understanding. During this phase, you will have a chance to reflect on the learning module content, engage with additional readings and bring any questions or reflections to explore with Cecilia during the weekly coaching sessions. During this phase, both Individual Contributors and Regenerative Team Leaders will follow a similar
This is an online, tutor-assisted course on the fundamentals of big data running from September 1 to September 29, 2026. It is aimed at individuals interested in learning how to transform organizations and drive business growth using intelligent data. Participants will gain foundational knowledge to leverage big data effectively in their work.
This event is a call for entries for the Madrid Accessible Awards recognizing innovation and excellence in services designed for all people. It aims to highlight projects that promote accessibility and inclusivity. Attendees can learn about efforts to improve accessibility through innovative solutions.
This event is a call for proposals to develop circular economy solutions, targeting startups and innovators interested in sustainability and resource efficiency. It focuses on fostering projects within the Community of Madrid to promote economic and environmental impact. Participants can learn about funding or support opportunities to advance circular economy initiatives.
This event explores the sources and mechanisms of funding innovation. It is designed for those interested in understanding who finances innovation, including startups and investors. Attendees can learn about the current landscape of innovation financing and potential opportunities.
This event is the sixth edition of a series focused on entrepreneurs in the franchise sector. It takes place in Madrid and aims to gather individuals interested in franchising as a business model. Attendees can expect opportunities to learn and connect with others involved in franchising ventures.
FredCon'26 is a community event focused on technical leadership and team management. It is designed for technical professionals and human resources to learn and share knowledge on topics like salary balance and people management. Attendees connect through shared learning rather than business networking or recruitment.
This online course explains how to build a double materiality assessment step by step. It is intended for professionals who want to understand and implement sustainability evaluations that consider both financial and environmental impacts. Attendees will learn practical methods to apply in corporate or investment contexts.
This event is the sixth edition of La Gran Kedada Rural held in Kuartango. It focuses on gathering people interested in rural topics, likely involving community building or local development. Attendees can expect to engage with others in the rural ecosystem for networking or collaboration purposes.
This event is a course designed to help entrepreneurs secure funding to grow their startups. It targets founders who seek to understand the challenges and strategies involved in raising capital. Attendees will gain practical knowledge relevant to fundraising processes and financing options.
The event gathers startups, investors, and large corporations together to foster connections and collaboration. It is aimed at participants from the entrepreneurial and investment ecosystem in Valencia. Attendees can expect networking and partnership opportunities that bridge gaps between these groups.
This event focuses on the competition for domestic capital between Limited Partners and General Partners in the Spanish investment ecosystem. It is intended for investors interested in Spain’s local venture capital landscape. Attendees can explore current trends and dynamics shaping fundraising in the region.